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DIA – The 25-Year-Old Start-up

Dive Industry Association, Inc. A 25-Year-Old Start-up  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional This April, the Dive Industry Association will celebrate its 25th Anniversary.  WOW.  Where has the time gone?  It has been my honor and privilege to … Continue reading

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Exhibiting at Surf Expo

Exhibiting at Surf Expo  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional As a Dive Industry Professional you might want to ask, “Why is Dive Industry Foundation exhibiting at Surf Expo?”  The answer is simple.  The Surf Expo is a … Continue reading

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Dive Instructors – U.S.

DIVE LOCAL U.S. Dive Instructors  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Diving Instructors play a vital role in the development of the global diving community.  As qualified scuba diving instructors, they have introduced millions of people to the … Continue reading

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Editorial – October 2025

The Business of Diving  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Every business has, or should have, their own unique selling proposition.  Some people call it a unique selling point.  Probably because they can’t spell proposition.  A unique selling … Continue reading

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The Argument for a September Launch

Argument for a September Launch  by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional We opened the September Issue with our Editorial, Preparing for the New Season.  We discussed seasons and seasonality curves to some extent, and we reminded our readers that … Continue reading

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DIVE LOCAL – U.S. Dive Boats

DIVE LOCALU.S. Dive Boats by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Dive Boat Operators are one of the four pillars of local diving communities.  The four pillars of most every local diving community are the dive stores, dive boats, dive clubs, … Continue reading

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Editorial – July 2025

Being Results Oriented  by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the New World of Work.  21st Century businesses are not looking for employees based on what they know or what they can do anymore.  They want team … Continue reading

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The Business of Diving

The Business of Diving by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Managing your dive business takes a lot of time, talent, and tools.  It also takes a fair amount of business education and a commitment to periodic professional development in the … Continue reading

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Pro Dive International – New Resorts in Cozumel

Pro Dive International Announces New Openings in Southern Cozumel Marina Park, at Sunscape Sabor Cozumel and Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa Cozumel, Mexico – 10th FEB 2025  Pro Dive International, a leading name in the diving industry and a … Continue reading

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Editorial – February 2025

What Business Are You In? by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional I had a phone call with an Industry Leader this month who was searching for some clarification about marketing concepts he thought he needed to make his company more … Continue reading

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